October 2025
Thank you to every student and every person who supported Webster’s Challenge this year by asking for donations, making a donation and/or volunteering your time. We are proud of all of our Fun Run participants, and we are grateful and truly appreciative of all of your efforts and support! With your help, we raised an incredible $25,939 for the PTA! This means our programs & events are fully funded and we will be able to continue to give back to Wellington. Way to go Wolverines!
The class which raised the most money was Mrs. Wylie’s class, followed by Ms. Jenks’ class and Mrs. Fisher’s class! These classes will all receive a gift card to purchase treats of their choice at their next classroom party. As a school-wide reward for exceeding our goal, Mr. Schoenfeldt was turned into an ice cream sundae during lunch recess on Friday, October 17. A video and photos will be posted to our Facebook and Instagram pages soon!
We are searching for a Chair/Lead for our monthly Helping Hands service club, as well as Art Docents for Mrs. Andrick’s class, Ms. Ott's class and Mrs. Kehler’s class. Please email president@wellingtonpta.org if you are interested, and please mark your calendars for the following events:
October 17: Emergency Comfort Kits Due*
October 24: Art Docent Training (art docent needed)
October 24: Math Challenge #4 Begins
November 4: Remember to VOTE!
November 6: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Soup Luncheon (volunteers needed)
November 7: Helping Hands (Event Chair/Lead & volunteers needed)
November 7: Math Challenge #5 Begins
November 10: Veterans Day Assembly & Reception (volunteers needed)
November 11: Veterans Day – No School
*Not a PTA sponsored event
October 17: Emergency Comfort Kits Due*
Send in an Emergency Comfort Kit (large ziploc, note from parents/guardian/caregiver, Family photo, nut-free snack) with your student.
*Not a PTA sponsored event/activity
October 24: Art Docent Training & Info Session, 9:30 – 10:30am (art docents needed)
Art Docents help students learn about artists, art concepts, and then lead students in a project once a month. This is a Wellington-specific training so please plan to attend! We'll meet in the main office then go to the Art Docent room. We still need an art docent for Mrs. Kehler.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-56950221-20252026
November 6: Staff & Teacher Appreciation Soup Luncheon, 10am - 3pm (volunteers needed)
Sign up to bring an item for a Staff & Teacher Appreciation Lunch or help with setup or cleanup.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-59070717-teacher
November 7: Helping Hands, 12:10 - 1:50pm (Chair/Lead & volunteers needed):
Students will make cards during their lunch recesses for the Veterans Day Reception. We are looking for a volunteer to lead/chair this monthly activity going forward!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-50621281-helping
November 10: Veterans Day Assembly & Reception, 10:30am – 1pm (volunteers needed)
Sign up to bring an item for the Veterans Day Coffee & Cookies Reception after the Veterans Day Assembly.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-59490813-veterans
Maker’s Space, Every Tuesday & Thursday, 12:10 - 1:50pm (volunteers needed)
An arts & crafts recess alternative every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch recess. We are in search of a co-lead for Maker’s Space – please contact Michelle if you’re interested michelle@wellintongpta.org.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-57871479-makers
Math Challenge (online):
This optional math challenge for students to complete at home. https://www.mathinaction.org/wellington.html
Math Challenge #4: October 24 – November 6, answer posted November 7
Math Challenge #5: November 7 – November 20, answer posted November 21
Spirit Wear:
Check out our new Spirit Wear designs for this year (designed by a Wellington parent)! Spirit Wear is now on sale here, and proceeds from sales go back to PTA to support our school grants, programs and events!
Sponsors:
We love sponsors! If your business is interested in sponsoring the PTA, please contact mandy@wellingtonpta.org or fill out the PTA Sponsorship form.
Matching Donations:
Does your company match donations? Search for Wellington Elementary PTA (tax ID #91-1061631) to take advantage of this benefit if offered through your employer.
Mabel’s Labels
Tired of rummaging through the Lost & Found? Label all of the things with personalized labels from Mabel’s Labels. Wellington will earn 20% of the proceeds.
Box Tops4 Education
Yep, Box Tops still exist but they’ve gone digital! Download the free app on your phone, submit receipts, and Wellington PTA will earn money for applicable items. Hint, school & office supplies count too!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
